Continuous Washing Device With Integrated Drying and Water Recycling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current washing and drying processes are time-consuming and inefficient, as they require manual transfer of objects between machines, leading to potential contamination and inadequate cleaning or drying due to stacking.
Innovation Solution
A continuous washing device with a main body featuring sequential washing and drying zones, a water system for recycling and heating water, and a drying system using air suppliers and venting devices to facilitate automated transportation and drying of objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual transfer between washing machine and drying machine is used, then flexibility in operation is maintained, but time consumption increases and contamination risk occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the washing machine and drying machine into a single integrated device with a shared chamber. The washing zone and drying zone are merged within the same chamber, allowing objects to be washed and dried continuously without manual transfer. The transporting device automatically moves objects between zones, eliminating the need for manual handling and reducing both time consumption and contamination risk.
2Area of stationary object
If objects are stacked together in washing machine or drying machine, then space utilization improves, but cleaning and drying effectiveness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The chamber is segmented into multiple washing zones and drying zones. Objects are arranged in a specific sequence within these zones rather than being randomly stacked. The transporting device moves objects through each zone in order, ensuring that all surfaces of each object are exposed to washing and drying actions, thereby maintaining cleaning and drying effectiveness while utilizing space efficiently.
3Productivity
If continuous washing and drying zones are integrated, then productivity increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The chamber serves multiple functions: it acts as both the washing chamber and drying chamber. The water supply system, water outlet, and air circulation system are designed to perform multiple roles - the same chamber is used for both washing and drying operations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall device structure while maintaining continuous processing capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device enables efficient and continuous washing and drying of objects, reducing contamination risks and ensuring thorough cleaning and drying without manual handling, allowing for simultaneous processing and stacking of multiple items.
Implementation Method 1
The heater is connected to a water source to heat up water
Implementation Method 2
The collecting structure collects waste water from the first washing zone and the second washing zone and injects into the tank
Implementation Method 3
The venting device is arranged at the drying zone of the main body and is connected to the air supplier so as to supply air flow to the drying zone for drying the object to be washed
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AI summary
A washing device includes a main body, a water system, and a drying system. The main body includes a first washing zone, a second washing zone, and a drying zone. A transporting device transports an object to make it pass through the first washing zone, the second washing zone, and the drying zone. The first washing zone has a first water outlet, and the second washing zone has a second water outlet. The water system includes a heater for heating water and a tank. A first pipe connects the heater and the first water outlet, and a second pipe connects the heater and the tank. An outlet pipe connects the tank and the second water outlet. A collecting structure collects waste water and injects into the tank. The drying system is adapted to supply air flow to the drying zone for drying the object.